"I ask that you consider that defense, as it stands, has waived or failed to represent several of my rights," the letter reads. "He has failed to confer with me violating any chance for a free trial."

Canales could not be reached for comment at the time of publication.

Holmes is set to go before the court Sept. 12 and will argue for a change of venue. In his letter, Holmes also asks for an investigator to interview any and all witnesses that or may not be subpoenaed by prosecution.

It also asks to let Holmes and his new attorney to review any and all evidence gathered in the case before he can make an informal decision to proceed with a judge or jury trial.

On Aug. 26, 2019, Canales made a motion to withdraw as counsel, which was denied. In the motion, it states they could not work cooperatively on the case since there is a "complete breakdown of communication."

It also states Holmes "does not wish to communicate effectively" with Canales, and he intends to hire another attorney. The motion states Holmes indicated to Canales that his mother would hire a lawyer for him.

"The withdrawal is not sought for delay, but that Defendant might be represented by counsel of his choice," the motion states.

While Holmes was out on bond, the motion also states he never showed up to at least three confirmed appointments. In a separate case where Canales also represented him, Holmes was charged with bail jumping and failure to appear in court in July.

Background

Holmes was accused of fatally shooting 24-year-old Gabriel Diaz in north Laredo in 2017. Police responded to a shooting report at the Town North Mobile Home Park off the 300 block of International Boulevard.

Witnesses described a man walking around the neighborhood, and then officers arrested Holmes, police said. He was found in possession of a .40-caliber semi-automatic handgun and taken to the Laredo Police Department headquarters.

It was the city's ninth recorded homicide of 2017.

A San Antonio resident, he was also wanted on a warrant from Kerrville, Texas, according to LPD at the time.